- Jan 2 Ludmila Formanová, Czech athlete (World C'ship gold 800m 1999), born in Čáslav, Czech Republic
- Jan 2 Tomáš Řepka, Czech soccer defender (46 caps; Sparta Prague, Fiorentina, West Ham United), born in Slavičín, Czech Republic
- Jan 3 Alessandro Petacchi, Italian road cyclist (Tour de France 2010; Giro d'Italia 2004; Vuelta a España 2005), born in La Spezia, Italy
- Jan 3 Stefan Ustorf, Kaufbeuren Ger, NHL right wing (Washington Capitals)
- Jan 4 Ian Moor, English pop singer, born in North Ferriby, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
- Jan 6 Daniel Cordone, Argentine footballer, born in General Rodríguez Partido, Argentina
- Jan 6 Juan Roque, American football tackle (Detroit Lions), born in San Diego, California
- Jan 6 Marcus Crandell, CFL quarterback (Edmonton Eskimos), born in Charlotte, North Carolina
- Jan 6 Paul Grant, NBA center (Minn Timberwolves), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Jan 8 Arjan Blaauw, Dutch soccer player (FC Groningen), born in Stadskanaal, Netherlands
- Jan 9 Craig Wishart, Zimbabwean cricketer (Zimbabwe Test batsman vs South Africa 1995), born in Harare, Zimbabwe
- Jan 9 Farhan Akhtar, Indian Bollywood film director & actor, born in Mumbai, India
- Jan 9 Jamain Stephens, American NFL offensive tackle (Pittsburgh Steelers), born in Lumberton, North Carolina
- Jan 10 Akari Kaida, Japanese composer, born in Hyogo, Japan
- Jan 10 Davide Dionigi, Italian footballer, born in Modena, Italy
- Jan 10 Hollis Thomas, American football defensive tackle (Philadelphia Eagles), born in Abilene, Texas
- Jan 10 Hrithik Roshan, Indian actor and dancer (Bang Bang!; Fiza, Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai), born in Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Jan 10 Jemaine Clement, New Zealand comedian, actor and musician (Flight of the Conchords - "Feel Inside (And Stuff Like That)"), born in Masterton, New Zealand
- Jan 10 Steve Marlet, French footballer, born in Pithiviers, France
- Jan 11 Goran Lozanovski, Australian soccer midfielder (Olyroos, Olympics 1996)
- Jan 11 Jens Nowotny, German footballer, born in Malsch, Germany
- Jan 11 Rod Jones, American NFL guard (Cincinnati Bengals), born in Detroit, Michigan
- Jan 11 Warren Morris, American baseball infielder (Olympic bronze 1996), born in Alexandria, Louisiana
Mel C (49 years old)
Jan 12 English singer "Sporty Spice" (Spice Girls - "Wannabee"), born in Whiston, England
- Jan 12 Tor Arne Hetland, Norwegian cross-country skier, born in Stavanger, Norway
- Jan 13 Matt Lepsis, NFL tackle (Denver Broncos-Super Bowl 32)
- Jan 13 Sergei Brylin, Russian NHL center (NJ Devils), born in Moscow, Russia
- Jan 14 Hugues Legault, Canadian 50m swimmer (Olympics 1996), born in Montreal, Quebec
- Jan 14 Kevin Durand, Canadian actor (The Strain), born in Thunder Bay, Canada
- Jan 14 Nancy Napolski, American sports shooter (Olympics 1996), born in Hinsdale, Idaho
- Jan 15 Mike Minter, American NFL football safety, 1997-2006 (Carolina Panthers), and college coach (Campbell University, 2013-present), born in Cleveland, Ohio
- Jan 15 Ray King, American MLB baseball pitcher, 1999-2008 (Milwaulkee Brewers, Atlanta Braves, and 6 other teams), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Jan 17 Annemarie Jacir, Palestinian filmmaker and poet, born in Bethlehem, Palestine
- Jan 17 Derrick Mason, American football wide receiver (Tennessee Oilers), born in Detroit, Michigan
- Jan 17 Guillermo Mercedes, Dominican-American baseball infielder (Texas Rangers), born in La Romana, Dominican Republic
- Jan 17 Marcus Spriggs, American offensive tackle (Buffalo Bills), born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Jan 17 Sharon Marie Ferris, New Zealand sailor (Olympics 1996), born in Scarborough, Canada
- Jan 17 Vesko Kountchev, Bulgarian musician, born in Sofia, Bulgaria
- Jan 17 Yang Chen, Chinese footballer, born in Beijing, China
- Jan 18 Christian Burns, British rock singer-songwriter and guitarist (BBMak), born in Liverpool, England
- Jan 18 Devon Odessa, American actress (Sharon-My So Called Life, Girl of Limberlost), born in Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Jan 18 Maulik Pancholy, American actor, born in Dayton, Ohio
- Jan 18 Michael Tunn, Australian radio announcer & television presenter, born in Adelaide, Australia
- Jan 18 Princess Claire of Belgium, British-Belgian land surveyor, born in Bath, United Kingdom
- Jan 19 Amaury Telemaco, Dominican baseball pitcher (Chicago Cubs), born in Higüey, Dominican Republic
- Jan 19 Frank Caliendo, American comedian & impressionist, born in Chicago, Illinois
- Jan 19 Gregory Playfair, Dutch football player (PSV), born in Paramaribo, Suriname
- Jan 19 Jaime Moreno, Bolivian footballer, born in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
- Jan 19 Tarik Oulida, Dutch football player (Ajax/Seville), born in Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Jan 19 Walter Jones, American football offensive tackle (Seattle Seahawks), born in Aliceville, Alabama
- Jan 20 Calvin Harrison, American athlete (Olympic gold medalist), born in Orlando, Florida
- Jan 20 Rae Carruth, American football wide receiver (Carolina Panthers), born in Sacramento, California
- Jan 21 Alex Sperafico, Brazilian racing driver
- Jan 21 Jerald Sowell, American football fullback (NY Jets), born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Jan 21 Jerry Wunsch, tackle (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
- Jan 21 Keith Hufnagel, American skateboarder (founded skate/clothing company HUF), born in NYC, NY (d. 2020)
- Jan 21 Orpheus Roye, defensive end (Pittsburgh Steelers)
- Jan 21 Rove McManus, Australian television host and comedian
- Jan 22 Stephanie Rottier, Dutch tennis player (1995 semi Prague), born in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium
- Jan 23 Glen Chapple, English cricketer (Lancashire & England A pace bowler), born in Skipton, United Kingdom
- Jan 23 Rebekah Elmaloglou, Australian actress, born in Sydney, Australia
- Jan 23 Richard T. Slone, British artist, born in Newton-in-Furness, United Kingdom
- Jan 23 Tiffani Theissen, American actress (Saved by Bell, 90210), born in Long Beach, California
- Jan 23 Yosvani Pérez, Cuban baseball player, born in Rodas, Cuba
- Jan 24 Ed Helms, American comic actor (The Daily Show; The Office; The Hangover), born in Atlanta, Georgia
- Jan 24 Kristy Sargeant, Canadian ice pairs (1994 Skate Canada), born in Edmonton, Alberta
- Jan 24 Shii Ann Huang, American game show contestant, born in Taipei, Taiwan
- Jan 24 Tim Biakabutuka, American football running back (Carolina Panthers), born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Jan 25 Daniel Sproule, Australian field hockey halfback (Olympics 1996), born in Melbourne, Australia
- Jan 25 Jonathan Bryan Colling, American pop singer (4 Fun - Unbelievable Fun Boys), born in Boston, Massachusetts
- Jan 25 Robert Budreau, Canadian film director, born in London, Canada
- Jan 26 Rokia Traoré, Bambara-Mali-French Afro-beat and folk singer-songwriter, and guitarist (Tchamantché; Né So), and arts patron (Foundation Passerelle), born in Kolokani, Mali
- Jan 26 Shannon Hale, American author, born in Salt Lake City, Utah
- Jan 27 Ole Einar Bjørndalen, Norwegian biathlete & coach, born in Drammen, Norway
- Jan 28 Derrick Mayes, NFL wide receiver (Green Bay Packers-Super Bowl 31)
- Jan 28 Jermaine Dye, American baseball outfielder (Atlanta Braves), born in Oakland, California
- Jan 28 Magglio Ordóñez, Venezuelan baseball player
- Jan 28 Tony Delk, NBA guard (SF Warriors)
- Jan 28 Zack Bronson, safety (San Francisco 49ers)
Christian Bale (49 years old)
Jan 30 British actor (Batman Begins, American Psycho, The Machinist), born in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales
- Jan 30 Jemima Khan, English socialite, previously married to Imran Khan, born in London, United Kingdom
- Jan 30 Martina Jerant, Canadian basketball player (Olympics 1996), born in Windsor, Ontario
Olivia Colman (49 years old)
Jan 30 English actress (Broadchurch, The Favourite), born in Norwich, England
- Jan 30 Robert Rollins, English cricketer (big-hitting Essex wicketkeeper-batsman), born in London, England
- Jan 31 Ariel Pestano, Cuban baseball player, born in Cuba
- Jan 31 Bob Mulder, Dutch football player (Appingedam, FC Groningen), born in Delfzijl, Netherlands
- Jan 31 Lorenzo Styles, American football linebacker (Atlanta Falcons), born in Sharon, Pennsylvania
- Jan 31 Othella Harrington, American basketball forward (Houston Rockets), born in Jackson, Mississippi
- Jan 31 Pavi Sald, Finnish ice hockey defenseman (Finland, Olympics 1998)
- Jan 31 Tory Toogood, Australian rower (Olympics 1996)
About January 1974
How Old? 49 years old
Generation: Generation X
Leap Year: No